Sawubona Creativity Project
Theatre For Performance Art & Education
We believe in the transformative power of arts education as a catalyst for creating supportive spaces. Our commitment extends beyond just teaching artistic skills; we see the arts as a means to foster essential interpersonal skills. Our goal is to create a space where diversity of thought, creativity, and wellness can be amplified through arts education and performance.
Sawubona-(sah-woo-boh-na) Zulu greeting:
“I see you and I allow myself to discover your needs, to see your fears, to identify your mistakes and accept them. All my attention is with you. I accept you for what you are; you are part of me”
Unleash your creativity through theatre arts performance and education
FREE MONTHLY EVENTS
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Fun for the Whole Family!
Every first Saturday of the month we start our Family Friendly Theatre Arts Workshop & Show @ 11 AM with a 45-minute workshop that kids (and parents) will enjoy. Participants will have blast learning and playing these fun, interactive improv games.
Following the workshop is a live show performed by professional actors and improv performers working in the industry. Each monthly we have a special guest joining us. Follow us on social media to see who will show up next.
The show starts promptly at 12 PM
*light refreshments available-suggested donation of $1
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Neopolitan Improv
Every first Sunday of the month from 6p-8p we invite you to join us for a night of Improv Comedy!
The night will start with a workshop where you can learn the basics of improv comedy and practice your skills along with other participants.
After the workshop, we'll have a jam session where you can put your new skills to the test.
Then we invite you to stick around for the show. Each month features a different Improv Team who will perform a (20-25 minute) never-before-seen improv show just for you.
No experience necessary. Suitable for ages 13 and above.
*light refreshments available-suggested donation of $1.
6p - 7:30p: Workshop and Jam
7:30p - 8p: Show
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Daddy Issues Comedy Presents Joint Custody
Join us at Sawubona Creativity Project every 4th Monday of the month, as we enjoy a supervised visit with two different guest improv teams and a stand up comedian as our host.
Space is limited, so please register ahead of time to reserve your seat!
See the Eventbrite ticket link below
The show is pay-what-you-will, all proceeds go to the performers
Doors open @ 7:15pm
Show starts @ 7:30pm
This is an 18 and over event and BYOB
*light refreshments are available -suggested donation of $1
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Super Human Horse
Super Human Horse is an IMPROV show like no other! This show is hosted by Tom Hannigan and features some of the city's best improvisers to perform in one night only SUPERGROUPS!
This performance is Pay-What-You-Can and may contain material not suitable for younger audiences.
18+ BYOB
Doors open at 7:45pm
Show starts at 8pm
*light refreshments are available -suggested donation of $1
Tickets are Pay-What-You-Will. All sales go toward supporting Sawubona Creativity Project: Performance Art and Education Center
SPECIAL EVENTS (PAST)
Flavors of the Avenue
April 28th 11am-5pm
✨East Passyunk’s largest food festival and block party takes over the Avenue on Sunday April 28th from 11am-5pm.
🎉Festivities will include street food🥨, seasonal sips🥤, craft beer, live music🎤, sidewalk sales, 6 music zones, kids activities🎭, games, arts and crafts🎨, bounce house and so much more
INCLUDING LIVE THEATRE: it's @sawubonacreativity first year celebrating Flavors on the Avenue and boy do we have a treat for you🎉🎉FREE FAMILY FRIENDLY improv shows all day🎭 Come for one stay for them all✨no registration just show up! Space is limited💯all shows are FREE, kid friendly and fun for all ages.
We are soooo excited to have some of the best, funniest, and most amazing performers and teams joining us this Sunday🔥We’ll see you there!
Flavors of the Avenue 2024 Photo Gallery
Philly Children’s Theatre
Braving the River by Juana Parral is about two lands divided by a river. There is the Land of the Loud where we meet Sumit, a 9-year-old girl who wants to save her land but finds herself scared of the world around her. There is the Land of the Quiet where we meet Bodie, a 9-year-old boy, who wants nothing more than to escape the land of the quiet and face his fears. Filled with songs, interactive sensory materials for each audience member to experience the story as it is happening, and lots of magic, this new show by Philly Children's Theatre is truly for the whole family.
Each family will receive a box full of magical sensory props that will help to tell the story of the show!
THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT
April 6th 11:30am-12:15pm
Braving The River Photo Gallery
